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Growing and Using Herbs workshop yesterday

3/22/2019

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We had a good attendance yesterday at the "Growing and Using Herbs" workshop. Our instructor, Anna Marie Beauchemin, is extremely knowledgeable and gave a lovely Power Point presentation on  the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs, as well as advice on which herbs are pollinator friendly. We made a super easy vinegar with fresh herbs, and everyone got to take home a jar. To check out Anna's website for her apothecary in Martinez, visit https://www.eastbayherbals.com
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Annual Expo and Plant Sale Coming Soon!

3/15/2019

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Saturday, April 13, 10am - 4pm.
For more information, go to www.rodgersranchurbanfarm.org
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Growing and Using Medicinal Herbs workshop March 21

3/9/2019

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Up next, RRHC and Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) co-present a workshop on herbal medicine, the basics of planning a pollinator-friendly herb garden, properties and uses of popular kitchen medicinals, and preserving herbs from the summer. This workshop includes a demo on making herbal infused vinegar, and each participant will go home with a bottle of medicinal and culinary vinegar. Spots are filling up fast. To register, click on this: www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-and-using-herbs-tickets-54737757105?aff=erelexpmlt
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Final permaculture class

3/9/2019

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Today was the final class in the 6-part permaculture series, taught by master gardener Marian Woodard. The topic was "To Seed or Seedling -- Getting Plants Off to a Great Start!" Marian told the class advantages of starting seeds in trays, using non-treated, non GMO seeds, how to interpret seed packets, when to plant, what grow well together, how the seed industry has evolved, and so much more.                                                                                                                                     Photos by Alison Clary
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5th Permaculture Class on Guilds and Trees

3/3/2019

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This past Saturday, students learned how to identify 6 critical functions of trees and how to use them in the garden; what types of trees and plants to use for desired functions; what to plant around trees; how to build high-density planting structures, and much more!                      Photos by Alison Clary
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Last Class is Next Week!
March 9, 9:30am - 12pm: To Seed or to Seedling
Learn what is most cost and time effective to plant versus buy. What to know when working with seed packets or 6-packs of seedlings. Plant some seeds for your own garden. (Materials fee may apply.) Participants will be able to: read a seed packet, know where to find crucial growing information, set up record-keeping, and distinguish which nursery plants are best to take home. Know which type of growing medium to use when, and how to make their own. Cost: $40. To register, go to www.sustainablecoco.org
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